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My friend’s Macbook has the switch inside the headphone jack permanently stuck. I researched possible solutions and she tried getting it unstuck with a paper clip, a toothpick, etc. It didn’t work. She took it to the Genius Bar where they told her it was permanently stuck and the repair would be $280. If it’s permanently stuck, the part needs to be replaced. My question is, how do I go about doing this, and where can I get the part? Any help would be appreciated.
I Know a few places that can repair it, Its a component level repair that can be done, but requires a skilled technician to do so and a good set of tools, and at least a hot air SMD rework kit. If you are a board level tech, I can walk you thought it, having done the repairs myself before. email me at amurtiger@me.com, and I can point you in the right direction, but I will warn you, this is not an easy repair, and the parts are difficult at best to get.
have exactly same problem. I need to get the new piece of Earphone Jack. and I don`t even know where I can get it…. and How to replace it. Please somebody help…. My email is jasonjc21@hotmail.com
